Network Engineer IV

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution.

Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose.

We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers, engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it’s a state of mind.We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Network Engineer IV for a Full-Time position.

Job Summary:

The Network Engineer IV provides advanced engineering, design, and operational support for enterprise WAN/LAN environments, firewalls, and secure connectivity across multiple organizational locations. This role is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and securing complex network infrastructures while supporting enterprise deployments, change management, and federal IT environments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Certifications

• Associate-level network certification from a major vendor (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)).
• Higher-level or security-focused certifications preferred.

Experience Required

• 4+ years of professional experience in network engineering and enterprise networking environments.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience with firewall and network security solutions, including:
• Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
• IDS/IPS
• Content filtering
• RADIUS / TACACS
• 802.1X authentication
• VPN solutions
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting Cisco-based networking environments.
• Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, and/or Fortinet network and security platforms.
• Federal networking experience preferred.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide advanced network engineering support for WAN, LAN, and secure connectivity across enterprise and geographically distributed locations.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot:
• Routers and switches (Cisco IOS and NX-OS)
• Firewalls and security appliances
• Wireless controllers and access points
• Design, implement, and support:
• Enterprise routing protocols
• VLANs, QoS policies, priority queuing
• Network segmentation and security controls
• Support and maintain:
• VPNs, MPLS, and remote access solutions
• Secure connectivity for remote and enterprise users
• Perform network monitoring, performance tuning, and proactive troubleshooting using tools such as NetFlow and other monitoring solutions.
• Support infrastructure design, configuration, testing, and validation activities.
• Participate in and support change management, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Contribute to project planning, including defining technical goals, timelines, and required resources.
• Coordinate with other engineers to support enterprise network deployments.
• Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing.

Professional Skills

• Strong ability to prioritize and multitask across multiple projects and operational demands.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Our Profile:

We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed.Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them.

NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Learn More about our Benefits and Culture!

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